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HB 858·VA·house

Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Rae Cousins (D)
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill amends Virginia’s list of legal holidays by replacing Columbus Day, observed on the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This change affects state employees, public schools and any organizations that follow the official state holiday calendar. It is intended to recognize Indigenous peoples instead of Columbus.

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